Study Finds Possible Link Between Gene Variation and Teen Binge Drinking
Scientists in London have found a genetic variation that may play a role in binge drinking in teenagers, Reuters reports. The two-phase study included mice and teenage boys. …
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Chugging Alcohol Before Going Out to Drink Leads to Trouble, Study Finds
College students who drink alcohol before going out to a bar, club or sporting event are more likely than their peers who don’t “pre-drink” to experience blackouts, hangovers, alcohol poisoning or absence from work or school, a new study finds.
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Risk of Alcohol-Related Harm Greatest During First Few Weeks of College
College freshman, relishing newfound freedom away from home, are at greatest risk of alcohol-related harm during their first few weeks of school, according to an expert at Penn State’s Prevention Research Center.
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Coordinated Strategy Has Impact on High-Risk College Drinking, Study Suggests
A coordinated strategy aimed at high-risk college drinking can be effective, a new study suggests. The strategy addresses alcohol availability, policy enforcement and perceptions about the rate of high-risk drinking among peers.
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Increase in Cigarette Prices Leads to Rise in Binge Drinking Among Young Adults
Increases in cigarette prices lead to significant increases in binge drinking in young adults, a new study suggests.
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New York Emergency Room Visits Related to Drinking on the Rise
The number of visits to New York public hospital emergency rooms that are related to drinking shot up from almost 8,000 to 15,620 in five years, the New York Daily News reports.
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Chinese Herbal Extract May Help Reduce Alcohol Consumption
A new study finds an extract of the Chinese herb kudzu may help curb binge drinking. The study found components found in the kudzu root can reduce alcohol consumption, without side effects.
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Binge Drinking Can Complicate Recovery from Burn Injuries, Study Finds
Binge drinking may complicate recovery from burn injuries, according to a study presented at the American Burn Association Annual Meeting.
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Seven Minutes of Counseling by ER Doctor Can Help Reduce Drinking
People who engage in hazardous and harmful drinking are more likely to reduce their consumption of alcohol for at least one year if they receive just seven minutes of counseling from an emergency room physician, a new study finds.
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Study: Alcohol in Movies May Lead to Underage Drinking
Watching movies with scenes that feature alcohol consumption doubles the likelihood that teens will start drinking alcohol, according to a new study. …
Chugging Alcohol Before Going Out to Drink Leads to Trouble, Study Finds
College students who drink alcohol before going out to a bar, club or sporting event are more likely than their peers who don’t “pre-drink” to experience blackouts, hangovers, alcohol poisoning or absence from work or school, a new study finds. …
Risk of Alcohol-Related Harm Greatest During First Few Weeks of College
College freshman, relishing newfound freedom away from home, are at greatest risk of alcohol-related harm during their first few weeks of school, according to an expert at Penn State’s Prevention Research Center. …
Coordinated Strategy Has Impact on High-Risk College Drinking, Study Suggests
A coordinated strategy aimed at high-risk college drinking can be effective, a new study suggests. The strategy addresses alcohol availability, policy enforcement and perceptions about the rate of high-risk drinking among peers. …
Increase in Cigarette Prices Leads to Rise in Binge Drinking Among Young Adults
Increases in cigarette prices lead to significant increases in binge drinking in young adults, a new study suggests. …
New York Emergency Room Visits Related to Drinking on the Rise
The number of visits to New York public hospital emergency rooms that are related to drinking shot up from almost 8,000 to 15,620 in five years, the New York Daily News reports. …
Chinese Herbal Extract May Help Reduce Alcohol Consumption
A new study finds an extract of the Chinese herb kudzu may help curb binge drinking. The study found components found in the kudzu root can reduce alcohol consumption, without side effects. …
Binge Drinking Can Complicate Recovery from Burn Injuries, Study Finds
Binge drinking may complicate recovery from burn injuries, according to a study presented at the American Burn Association Annual Meeting. …
Seven Minutes of Counseling by ER Doctor Can Help Reduce Drinking
People who engage in hazardous and harmful drinking are more likely to reduce their consumption of alcohol for at least one year if they receive just seven minutes of counseling from an emergency room physician, a new study finds. …
Study: Alcohol in Movies May Lead to Underage Drinking
Watching movies with scenes that feature alcohol consumption doubles the likelihood that teens will start drinking alcohol, according to a new study. …
